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salil byju, IT Administrator

salil byju

IT Administrator·Royal Palace Furniture Industries LLC

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 0 months

IT Administrator

June 2022 - Present

Royal Palace Furniture Industries LLC

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

June 2022 - Present

• Administer Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS,
and DHCP for enterprise infrastructure.
• Configure and manage Microsoft 365 tenant including user accounts, email, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Install and maintain Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and MikroTik routers ensuring network security and traffic
management.
• Deploy and support Cisco switches for LAN infrastructure, connectivity, and segmentation.
• Manage Synology NAS for centralized file storage, backup scheduling, and restore operations.
• Administer Sophos Central for endpoint protection, device management, and threat response.
• Configure and troubleshoot VPN (IPsec, SSL, L2TP) for secure remote access.
• Configure email security filters and mail protection rules to reduce spam and enforce policies.
• Install and upgrade Windows 10/11 workstations ensuring security compliance and performance.
• Support IP PBX systems, SIP configuration, and IP telephony for internal communications.
• Monitor servers, network performance, and system logs daily; identify trends and resolve incidents
proactively.
• Coordinate with vendors and users for hardware/software issue resolution in alignment with SLAs.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Administration

IT Engineer

April 2017 - April 2026

One Touch High Technology

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2017 - April 2026

• Installed, configured, and maintained Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019 for application hosting and
core infrastructure.
• Configured and maintained various firewall devices, routers, and Cisco switches for network security and
connectivity.
• Installed and configured Oracle Database Server for application hosting and reporting support.
• Managed Microsoft Terminal Services including installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Configured and troubleshot Microsoft Outlook and mail accounts for end users.
• Installed, configured, and supported IP PBX and analog telephony systems.
• Configured and troubleshot VPN connections for secure remote access.
• Installed and configured CCTV and IP camera security systems.
• Diagnosed and resolved Windows application and network issues to minimize downtime.
• Managed LAN/WAN network troubleshooting and escalated issues appropriately.
• Maintained user accounts, permissions, and access control in Active Directory.
• Monitored and analyzed network logs and incoming incidents to identify patterns and recurring issues.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Engineering

Technical Support Engineer

April 2014 - December 2016

Same Place Solutions

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2014 - December 2016

• Provided installation, configuration, and troubleshooting support for Windows Server environments and
related applications.
• Administered LAN/WAN networks including routing, switching, firewall, and VPN configuration.
• Supported network servers including file servers, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems.
• Managed user accounts, password resets, and access permissions via Active Directory.
• Applied security patches, updates, and antivirus definitions across servers and endpoints.
• Configured and maintained backup systems, verification routines, and restore operations.
• Coordinated with senior engineering teams and on-site contacts for technical issue resolution.
• Implemented and supported network environments both on-site and remotely.
• Performed scheduled network tasks including server monitoring and internet/intranet user support.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Network Support Engineer

January 2011 - January 2014

Network Association Travancore

Kerala, India

January 2011 - January 2014

• Managed day-to-day operation of computer networks including hardware and software support.
• Participated in planning, design, and implementation of LAN/WAN data connectivity.
• Led system installation, backup, maintenance, and problem-solving activities.
• Configured server core networking, security settings, AD Domain Services, and file/print services.
• Added and removed server roles and features; configured network infrastructure roles on Server Core.
• Performed scheduled network tasks, updated antivirus definitions, and monitored network servers.
• Provided internet/intranet user support and assisted with remote connectivity hardware/software issues.

Company industry:
IT Services

Education

Kerala University

January 2010

January 2010

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

India

Skills

CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE
Intermediate
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE
Intermediate
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Intermediate
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Intermediate
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Intermediate
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
NETWORK ENGINEERING
Intermediate
NETWORK ENGINEERING
Intermediate
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate

Languages

English
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Beginner
Malayalam
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Windows 7 Configuration
Cisco Certified Network Associate MCTS
Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNA